Financial Aid

Cost of Attendance

How Is My Financial Need Determined?

The federal government standardizes the exact calculations used to determine Expected
Family Contribution. This means that your contribution would be assessed in the same
way no matter what school you attended. Actual awards can vary by school because of
the differences in cost. The methodology used can be explained with the following
calculation:

Santa Barbara City College2015-2016 Student Expense Budgets(Cost of Attendance) As of April 6, 2015- Subject to Change

Since these are standard budgets, they do not represent the actual costs each student
will spend. They do, however, represent the maximum aid we can award a student. We
suggest students develop their own budgets before beginning school. Here is a worksheet to help you do that. California Resident Living Away From Home Two Semesters (Fall and Spring) More Than
Half Time (6 units +) *

Fees: Represents the cost of enrollment fees at $46 per unit for 14 units per semester
for two semesters, Student Health Fees at $19 per semester for two semesters, Transportation
Fee at $30 per semester for two semesters and Student Rep Fee at $1 per semester for
two semesters.

Books and Supplies: Includes books, educational supplies, course materials, and computer-related
expenses excluding the purchase of a personal computer.